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2013-2014 Recaps

Taking Action to Address the U.S. Health Gap

Building on two critical reports published by the National Academy of Sciences, this year's speakers focused on the United States' declining health standing among peer nations—and the directions public health leaders must take to change this course.

When Our Environment Acts Like Medicine...

Linda S. Birnbaum, PhD, DABT, ATS [BIO]Director of National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program

Birnbaum explored how chemicals in the environment affect our bodies much like medicines—but often with unwanted results. The discussion posed several questions, including: How do chemicals affect the endocrine and other physiological systems? How are they associated with the staggering increase in the rates of asthma and other diseases? And what actions can address these risk factors and improve health?

February 26, 2014

7th Annual Isidore Benrubi Lecture

Beyond Wages and Wealth

How inequality harms our political institutions, our social fabric, and our well-being